Former Deputy Finance Minister, Ato Forson’s comments following the removal of taxes on spare parts has angered some spare parts dealers at the Suame Magazine in Kumasi.

They are threatening a demonstration against him if he does not retract and apologise to them.

The Member of Parliament for Ejumako suggested the abolishing of import duty on spare parts would soon make the country a dumping ground for over-aged vehicles and parts.

Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta last week announced government’s decision to abolish eight taxes and reduce four others, many of which were introduced by the previous government.

According to him, many of the taxes were nuisance taxes, the removal of which will ease the difficulties they imposed on Ghanaians.

He explained the measures would help drive the job creation agenda of government, lessen hardship of Ghanaians and secure a business-friendly environment in the country.

Reading the first budget of the new government in Parliament Thursday, the Minister said despite the doubts of political opponents, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is committed to following through with its 2016 campaign promises.